Podiatry in the future

[rekesk]

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Does Podiatry have a good future? I came across an earlier thread (which kinda got out of hand) in which I read of how the profession is limited in terms of openings, that Podiatrists aren't really needed, and lastly I've heard that HMOs screw Podiatrists over.

Can anybody provide perspective or comment on these issues?

 

[krabmas]

Does Podiatry have a good future? I came across an earlier thread (which kinda got out of hand) in which I read of how the profession is limited in terms of openings, that Podiatrists aren't really needed, and lastly I've heard that HMOs screw Podiatrists over.

Can anybody provide perspective or comment on these issues?

It is true that in some states the insurance companies (HMOs and others) do not pay DPMs the same as MDs for the same procedures. This is called parody, same pay for same work. In these states there is legislation ongoing as in NY.

Podiatrists are definitely needed but it depends on the area. Just like any other business an area can be saturated with pods. You can make it anywhere but it might take some business savy marketing to get the patient to go to you and not the guy across the street. (I'm not talking about anything unethical)

And like any other profession - if you are great at what you do and passionate and willing to work hard you'll be successful.

So if it is something that you think you might enjoy or know it is what you want to do - go for it.

 

[rekesk]

Well the reason I posted this thread is because I saw older threads which discussed about how podiatry was/is getting screwed over?

Since I'm new to this field and still learning about it, can anybody provide me with information regarding the changes in the field in the past decade? It seems like it shrunk and then started growing again. 😕

 

[capo]

I can't sum up all the changes but suffice it to say, this career is MORE than solvent. It has made leaps and bounds that virtually no OTHER healthcare field, except maybe PA's, have made in growth and opportunity in the last decade. Pods in 1986 was archaic vs. what it is today.

20 years from now you won't even recognize this field in the same way. Thus if you're looking for a solid, secure healthcare field of the future look no further than pods -- that is of course, IF you actually have an ardent interest in the field. 🙂

 

[AZPOD Rocks]

I can't sum up all the changes but suffice it to say, this career is MORE than solvent. It has made leaps and bounds that virtually no OTHER healthcare field, except maybe PA's, have made in growth and opportunity in the last decade. Pods in 1986 was archaic vs. what it is today.

20 years from now you won't even recognize this field in the same way. Thus if you're looking for a solid, secure healthcare field of the future look no further than pods -- that is of course, IF you actually have an ardent interest in the field. 🙂

Also, it is important to support these statement with such facts as the following.

In the early 1980's, only 1 out 5 podiatry graduates (approx.) earned a residency position. The positions that were available were only 1 year in length. Thus we see there truly was a great disparity in education between MD/DO training and DPM training (at least post-grad and probably quality of experience during med school). I believe this to be the primary reason for the poor perception which many in our nation have for podiatric medicine.

However, you must know original poster that this is outdated information now. Current schools of podiatry are increasingly becoming associated with MD/DO programs and the quality of education is par in several schools with more schools on the up and up. One year residency programs are being phased out. Only 2 and 3 year programs are going to be available and there are more residency positions available than current number of podiatry students which means as long as you PASS podiatry school and PASS boards, you have almost a guaranteed chance of securing a residency position somewhere.

There has never been a better time to become a podiatrist. Several schools are tightening up their previously lax admissions standards, so hurry while the getting is good if you are interested.

AZPOD Rocks

 

[capo]

AZPOD, way to backup my post. 👍

 

[rekesk]

So what schools are aligning with MD/DO programs? I'm curious because I've read about the praises sung for Arizona's program, but I don't know much about some of the others. Since I'm in NY, the pod school in NY actually is of some interest to me.

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines is the first school to integrated w/ a DO program. AZPOD based their curriculum off of the CPMS model. Those are the only two programs that are truly integrated.

 

[krabmas]

So what schools are aligning with MD/DO programs? I'm curious because I've read about the praises sung for Arizona's program, but I don't know much about some of the others. Since I'm in NY, the pod school in NY actually is of some interest to me.

please do not make this decision based on location.

 

[IlizaRob]

The College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery in Des Moines is the first school to integrated w/ a DO program. AZPOD based their curriculum off of the CPMS model. Those are the only two programs that are truly integrated.

The school in California used to be integrated with a DO program. Im not sure why things changed.

 

[rekesk]

please do not make this decision based on location.

i know! i just want to get more info on what NYS has to offer.

 

[krabmas]

i know! i just want to get more info on what NYS has to offer.

I sent you a PM.

 

[Dr_Feelgood]

The school in California used to be integrated with a DO program. Im not sure why things changed.

B/C you choose to go to CPMS and not there. They got depressed and ended up getting a divorce.

 

[IlizaRob]

B/C you choose to go to CPMS and not there. They got depressed and ended up getting a divorce.

Well, thats what they told me anyway.

 

[whiskers]

Althoug this article details the teaching profession, I firmly believe that this is the future of medicine in America....
If we can't train enough of them or if the cost is too expensive, just import them already trained.


http://times.hankooki.com/lpage/200606/kt2006061517314510230.htm